Help keep the World Cup safe for everyone

To coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've launched our 'Keep it Football' campaign across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help ensure that everyone can enjoy the tournament safely.

We want fans to be able to watch the matches and celebrate (or commiserate!) afterwards without feeling unsafe. 

However, a minority of supporters let alcohol get the better of them and become involved in violence and public disorder. It’s also well documented that incidents of domestic abuse increase when big sporting events take place. Then, there are the individuals who see high profile football matches as a reason to organise pre-arranged fights, sometimes known as 'meets', between rival supporters.

Such violence and disorder can result in bystanders getting drawn into violent incidents, people feeling vulnerable in their home or out in their local area, and damage to the reputation of football supporters. 

Crimestoppers wants everyone to enjoy the atmosphere in their local community without the threat of violence, disorder or other crime. 

We’re urging people to speak up to our charity, 100% anonymously, if you know who’s involved in violence.

Give information anonymously

When you contact Crimestoppers, your call, device and location cannot be traced and you will never be asked for your name or other details. There’s no police involvement, no witness statement to make and you won’t attend court to give evidence. 

 No one will know that you spoke up – ever.

• Do you know who is organising planned fights and clashes?
• Have you overheard “meets” being talked about, or seen plans shared online? 
• Are you worried about someone who gets violent when they’ve been drinking?
• Do you know any individuals who have taken part in violent incidents?
• Are you concerned for someone who is subjected to violence or other abuse in the home?

You can tell us about:

• Planned disorder such as pre-arranged fights (meets) between supporters
• Organised groups or informal networks involved in disorder or violence
• Gathering points before and after matches
• Travel plans of those involved
• Names, nicknames and descriptions of those involved
• Pubs, bars or other areas linked to disorder
• Public spaces where groups congregate
• Transport hubs at risk of post-match violence
• Someone who regularly abuses a partner or family member 
• Concerns for someone subjected to domestic abuse which often escalates around match days

Find out more about the rise in domestic abuse linked to sporting events

Give information anonymously

Contact Crimestoppers and stay 100% anonymous - guaranteed

If you have information about planned violence, people taking part in violence, or those involved in domestic abuse, you can give your information to Crimestoppers 100% anonymously. We’ll pass your information to the police on your behalf, so no-one will ever know that it was you who spoke up – not even us.

Call 0800 555 11 or fill in our online form, here on our website:

In an emergency, always call 999.